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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,323.56, 8,725.86 and 3,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,323.56, 8,725.86 and 3,670.36 is: 5,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,323.56 : 8,725.86 = 3,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,323.56/8,725.86 = 3,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,323.56x = 8,725.86 × 3,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,323.56x = 32,027,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,047.51/6,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,064.72

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